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Red Bank approves trial run for sidewalk signs

Reaction to sandwich boards, which were once banned, will be monitored
BY JACQUELINE HLAVENKA Staff Writer

RED BANK — Sandwich-board signs will be making their way back onto the sidewalks of the downtown this month. More...

Pallone, Holt seek liaison for Fort Hancock

Urges NPS to lease buildings for noncommercial uses
BY ANDREW DAVISON Staff Writer

Local representatives hope to facilitate restoration of the Fort Hancock buildings by requesting that the National Park Service appoint a lease liaison position and proceed on a building-by-building basis. More...

Rumson recognized by county for crew program, park

In 1980, the Monmouth County Board of Recreation Commissioners began recognizing exemplary recreation facilities and programs throughout Monmouth County. More...

Foundation launched to benefit animal rescue groups

SHREWSBURY — On June 18, 150 guests celebrated the 40th anniversary of Purr’n Pooch, a pet resort owned and operated by the Palazzo family with locations in Tinton Falls and Wall. More...

Volunteers needed for Friends of Clearwater Festival Aug. 21

The New Jersey Friends of Clearwater are looking for volunteers to help with the 35th annual Clearwater Festival, a celebration of the environment with live music, song, food, crafts and practical information on protecting natural resources. More...

in service •••

Army Pvt. Dominick Caracappa, grandson of Jim Caracappa of Rumson, has graduated from basic infantry training at Fort Benning, Columbus, Ga. More...

Fort’s ‘Last Hoo-Ah’

Clockwise from above: Bagpipers march in the parade that opened Fort Monmouth’s “Last Hoo-Ah” celebration held at the fort in Oceanport on July 17. More...

Opinion

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Professional journalists not ready to pack it in

IN THE NEWS  MARK ROSMAN

Iam not a person who adapts to change easily, but over the past few years I have gotten used to reading daily newspapers online. More...

Ah, mid-summer

GREEN SCENE  GOTTI KELLEY

“When weeding, the best way to make sure you are removing a weed and not a valuable plant is to pull on it. If it comes out of the ground easily, it is a valuable plant.” More...

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Letters

Will DEP become ‘Dept. of Expanding Pollution’?

What if the take-noprisoners former U.S. Attorney Chris Christie told his staff prosecutions will be based not just on the law, but also on costbenefit analyses and whether the prosecutions hinder the economy? Clearly, the scenario is fictional. More...

Resident says it’s time to change drug laws

Has anyone been able to keep track of how many gang-related shootings there have been in Monmouth County so far this year? More...

Reader responds to letter on ‘uniculturalism’

Iread with interest the opinion/ editorial “America Needs Uniculturalism, Not Multiculturalism,” (July 15) by Jim Fitzmaurice, trying to understand his position, as the writing seemed erudite and the thinking serious. More...

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Schools

on campus •••

Boston University awarded academic degrees to 5,819 students in May. Among the graduates were Dana Jaeger of Fair Haven, who received a Bachelor of Science in biomedical engineering, cum laude; Kelsey L. More...

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New York City children get a breath of fresh air

For many, visit to N.J. is first time outside of city
BY JACQUELINE HLAVENKA Staff Writer

Twelve-year-old Marcus Brooks of Brooklyn, N.Y., loves the beach — and for one week only, he’ll get to soak up the sand and the sun free of charge. More...

Vans Warped Tour 2010

Clockwise from top: A member of the security staff guides a crowd surfer safely back to earth during a performance by Sum 41 at the 16th annual Vans Warped Tour 2010 held at Monmouth Park, Oceanport, More...

T.F. considers reducing use of pesticides

Council mulls which parks should be pesticide free
BY KENNY WALTER Staff Writer

TINTON FALLS — The Borough Council is expected to consider reducing the use of chemical pesticides on borough properties. More...

T.F. council mulls projects for DOT funding

Roadwork, sidewalks among options listed
BY KENNY WALTER Staff Writer

TINTON FALLS — A hopeful Tinton Falls administration has requested that the Borough Council consider which options to go after for a state transportation grant. More...

Fifth annual Kortney’s Challenge to be held Aug. 29

OCEANPORT — The Kortney Rose Foundation (KRF) will host the fifth annual Kortney’s Challenge Two-Mile Fun Walk/Run on Sunday, Aug. 29, at Monmouth Park Racetrack in Oceanport. More...

56th annual Red Bank Sidewalk Sale coming up

RED BANK — Red Bank’s 56th annual Sidewalk Sale will take place July 30 and 31 and Aug. 1. Hours are Friday and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. More...

Center offers support for cancer patients and families

The mission of The Wellness Community, 613 Hope Road, Eatontown, is to help people affected by cancer enhance their health and well-being through participation in professional programs of emotional support, education, and hope. More...

Monmouth County Fair plans host of activities

The 36th annual Monmouth County Fair will return to the East Freehold Showgrounds, Kozloski Road, Freehold Township, from July 21- 25. More...

Blueberry pie face-off

Clockwise from above: Young contestants are ready to dive into blueberry pie slices for Sickles Market’s annual Blueberry Pie Eating Contest and Blues Festival held at the market in Little Silve More...

Bulletin Board

NOTES AROUND TOWN

River Road Books, Fair Haven, is hosting three authors for you or your book club. July 29 at 7:30 p.m. will be V. Thomas Hoban and his book, “The Letter;” Sept. 28 at 7:30 p.m. More...

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Obituaries

Doris Raffalovich

Mrs. Raffalovich, 85, of Little Silver, died July 15, 2010, at Riverview Medical Center, Red Bank. She was born in Paterson and lived in Belmar before moving to Little Silver 58 years ago. Mrs. More...

Dora Reinhardt Stricklin

Mrs. Stricklin, 81, of Freehold Township, died June 28, 2010, at home. She was born in Staten Island, N.Y., and had lived in Holmdel before moving to Freehold Township in 1984. Mrs. Stricklin was predeceased by her husband, Douglas S., in 2001. More...

Daniel W. Cherellia

Mr. Cherellia, 84, of Manalapan, died July 8, 2010, at CentraState Medical Center, Freehold Township. He was born in Export, Pa., and later moved to Plainfield, eventually retiring in Manalapan. He was a U.S. More...

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Sports

Long Branch Duals keeping high school wrestlers sharp

BY MATTHEW ROCCO Correspondent

Coming off their third consecutive NJSIAA Group II and Shore Conference Tournament titles, Long Branch Green Wave wrestlers have been hard at work preparing for their next season of wrestling. More...

Gridiron Classic

Long Branch’s Devron Clark looks for running space as he sprints up field during the July 16 U.S. More...

Stanley Dancer Memorial winners are contenders

For $1.5 million Hambletonian

It was only fitting that all three divisions of the Stanley Dancer Memorial went to sons of New Jersey stallions. More...

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Arts / Zest

‘Eye+Ear: Recent Concert Poster Design’

FrameWorks Gallery in Red Bank is hosting an exhibit that showcases the work of artists and design studios that have created a unique and highly individual style based on the idea of the music concert poster as art. More...

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